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Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps'

Julia Phelps Ceanothus, California

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

Fast-growing and densely branched with small dark green leaves, this is a great bloomer showing a marvelous display of delicate, dark indigo blue flowers found in round clusters of 1". It is extremely drought tolerant, and must not be over watered. It does best in well-drained soil with little to no summer water. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. - Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.